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FOIA Number: 2006-0458-F
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Clinton Presidential Records
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Communications
Series/Staff Member:
Don Baer
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10132
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Gay/Lesbian Issues
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March 26, 1996
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
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Marsha Scott
Gay and Lesbian Political Issues from the week of 3/25/96
We continue to hear individual cases of alleged violations
of the 11 Don't Ask/Don't Tell 11 policy. We're working
successfully with DoD to track down each case that's brought
~ {~o our attention, but it's clear that strong focus on the
implementation of this policy through training in the field
ay be needed.
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As part of the restructuring of HHS, the Office of HIV/AIDS
Policy (which is to HHS what the National AIDS Policy Office
is to you) was moved from the Office of the Assistant
Secretary for Health (an office which is being abolished) to
the Immediate Of$ice of the Segretar~. However, while there
was no cut in th1s office's budget, here was ng specific
.Une-jtem jp the hpdget either. This caused concern in the
GL community, particularly among the AIDS activists, that
the Administration was backpedalling on its commitment to
~ . AIDS research.
We worked with HHS and OMB to have language
~ inserted into the errata sheet which clearly states our
continued commitment to this office.
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A number of positive developments are taking place in the
fight against AIDS. ~e peed to dp a better jph pplitically
±O communicate this messa~e.
Gov. Romer vetoed Colorado legislation prohibiting same-sex
marriages. This issue threatens to be explosive and
divisive. The timing is very bad for this issue, and while
most gays and lesbians think that the timing on this issue
is horrible, there is potential for real anger and
frustration if we don't handle this sensitively. Unlike
Gays in the Military, this is an issue that has a direct,
personal impact on every gay and lesbian.
As you know, we are working on language for you that is
compassionate but which also indicates that this is not a
federal issue.
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The Supreme Court is expected to issue its decision on the
Colorado Case soon. This decision will refocus attention on
our decision against filing an amicus briefing, so we are
carefully crafting language now in preparation.
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I went to Boston on sunday with John Kerry, Barney Frank and
Gerry studds. We had a number of meetings and the reactions
were very positive. This community is watching very
closely, and there will always be those who complain that
you're not doing enough, but there is a growing
understanding amongst many of the grassroots leaders of how
important this Administration has been for gay and lesbian
issues.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 16, 1996
MEMORANDUM TO DON BAER
MIKE MCCURRY
GEORGESTEPHANOPOLOUS
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Jeremy
Subject:__ _
_Possible _ Presidential Announcement
As you know, there has been a lot of positive publicity in the past few weeks about advan
in AIDS research, particularly reprding the effectiveness of new drug therapies.
HHS and OMB have agreed to send to Congress a budget amendment requesting $60-90
million in additional funding for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program which will help peopl
with mv and AIDS take advantage of the new drugs.
Do you hav.e any interest in having the President make this announcement personally or in
having Secretary Shalala and Patsy Fleming in the briefing room on this topic some day this
week (see attached memo from Patsy to me)?
Please advise. Call if you need more information.
cc:
Evelyn Lieberman
Carol Rasco
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July 16, 1996
MEMORANDUM TO JEREMY BEN AMI
FROM:
Patricia S. Fleming
SUBJECT:
Potential Events for AIDS Drug Assistance Programs
..OMB and HHS are putting the finishing touches on a. fiscal year 1997 budget
amendment to increase funding for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)
under the Ryan White CARE Act. The proposal will provide an .additional $ 60-to90 million in funding for ADAP.
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As you may recall, earlier this year. following approval of the third protease
inhibitor, the· President requested $52 million in emergency supplemental funds for
ADAP to help pay for these drugs. That brought the FY1996 total to $146 million.
The attached article by AIDS activist Larry Kramer from Sunday's New York Times' ..
Magazine Indicates the very urgent need to expand access to AI OS drugs, including
protease inhibitors. Many of the points Kramer makes are things being addressed
by the Administration but aren't gett;ing sufficient attention.
In this light and in the wake of the very successful and high-profile Vancouver
AIDS Conference, it is my opinion that we could gain a great deal of attention for
this decision. I would llk.e to suggest two options for your consideration:
Option 1 . The President would announce the ADAP supplemental funding request
at the White House later this week. The announcement would also stress our
Ciommitment to work with drug companies and insurance companies to make sure
as many Americans living with HIV have access to these drugs as possible. The
announcement could also make mention of the work being done by the Keystone
Group, which will meet August 2 with the Vice President. A personal
announcement by the President would directly link him to this important policy
decision and ·gain the maximum coverage possible. It should be a very simple
announcement In the press room with the President accompanied by Secretary
Shalala and myself.
Option 2. If the President is unavailable for this announcement, Secretary Shalala
and I could make the announcement at the White House. Again, it would be a
simple announcement made in the press room.
Thank you.
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AIDS Joke
.finally
there are drugs
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liv'e longer,
but here's the
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Few can
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BY URRY «RAMER
S!VflW. MONTHS ACO I WAS SURP!USEO TO READ IN ~
~ dm at the azd of dli& year my health iasllft.QCc progmm
would be Qnc;clcd. Empire Blue Crou and Blue Shield, wllose Dm
Ply Tndition Wraparoulld Pl111 ~!-fhc-line polio;y c:osu me·
a yar, aruf includes rcimburaelllent Ear prescription drugs.
aMaunced that it WDUid no longer be offering chis t.e~~~enge co
noacroup aJSunnc:n. I've lwlsOI'ftl! son of health iaS111211Ce, IIIOSC
ofccn Blue Cross. since I._ 2Z. I'm na. 61.
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praideaund C.E.O. of Empire Blue Crou and Blue Shield. He's 53.
a piCIIIIIIt guy. I don't ezpea to like him.
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progRD~ mat ~!!Ned SZ.OCIO of ~·r 4.7 millioa clicmL Mas1: of
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. had COQJ undmalritiag laue~ of $97 railllon Jan yar, 80 pc1lCM of
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Don Baer
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